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Michelin Star

The Channel Islands may not be the first place that comes to mind when one thinks of fine dining establishments. However, Jersey nurtures it’s fair share of award-winning and Michelin Star establishments. Here are three of our favourites: Ormer Restaurant The Restaurant The atmosphere in Ormer is one of intimate…

*This post was written back in 2017. For an updated version – including all 15 West Country Michelin Restaurants – head over to our sister site West Country Lifestyle.* There are no less than FIVE Michelin Star Restaurants in Devon, proving once and for all that the West Country does an…

If you’re planning on visiting Devon anytime soon you may want to read our guide to The Best Gourmet Breaks in Devon: Salcombe Harbour Hotel, Salcombe Where: Overlooking the turquoise waters of Salcombe Harbour, this luxury hotel is located in one of the most picturesque Devon settings. Why we love…

Review & Photography by Collette At long last chef Michael Caines has seen his dream of his own luxury fine dining destination in Devon turned into a reality. An incredibly talented chef, Michael has been nurturing this dream for some time – a place where he can showcase his passion for food,…

Review by Collette Having recently completed our tour of the wonderful Michelin restaurants in Devon, you can imagine our delight when we first heard the news that chef Thomas Carr of The Olive Room in Ilfracombe had earned himself a converted star. Ilfracombe is a little bit of a trip for us…

Reviewed by Gabriella Frequent readers of this blog with no doubt already know that we recently went on little a Michelin tour of Devon; covering such gems as The Elephant in Torquay, The Treby Arms in Sparkwell and Masons Arms in North Devon. So what better way to continue this culinary…

Reviewed by Collette On a beautiful summer’s evening, strolling along the harbour of Torquay and drinking in the sea air, we could think of few better ways to finish off our day than with a visit to a Michelin starred restaurant. Having celebrated our pearl wedding anniversary at The Elephant, we were keen…

As part of our mission to visit every Michelin Stared restaurant in Devon, we set off for The Masons Arms in Knowstone last week to sample some of the best pub grub the county has to offer. The Masons Arms is an award winning pub, situated on the edge of…